Robin Park Fan Zone

[josie andrews]

New fan zone for 2020 at Robin Park Arena’s indoor track

New matchday store at Robin Park Arena

Begins this week vs Warrington Wolves

Wigan Warriors fans will have a new and improved Wigan Warriors Fan Zone to look forward to at Robin Park Arena for the 2020 season and beyond!

The Warriors Fan Zone has moved into the indoor running track and fans will be able to buy a pre-match and post-match pint at the Club’s matchday bar which is open from 5.30pm till 10.45pm.

The Warriors can also announce that they will open a matchday store situated at the front of the Robin Park Arena reception. The new store will be there for fans looking to snap-up their matchday merchandise! It is an indoor facility and much bigger than the previous store situated at the front the DW Stadium West Stand.

For the Fan Zone, Wigan Warriors legendary scrum-half Andy Gregory will be on hand to welcome fans to the bar and there will be live music from local up and coming acoustic artist Marcus Grimshaw.

Wigan have also teamed up with local events company TheBarCo to ensure it’s the perfect place to soak up the match day atmosphere before kick-off, and Wigan Warriors’ very own legendary skipper Sean O’Loughlin will be showcasing his new business venture “Roaming Spirit” serving Gin and Prosecco on the night too.

Wigan Warriors executive director, Kris Radlinski: “The move to Robin Park has been a game changer for the Club, not only are our players training in world class facilities, but it also gives us the opportunity to expand other parts of the business. Fan engagement is very much at the forefront of our minds and this new experience will give our loyal supporters the opportunity to get closer to us.

“It is wonderful that Andy Gregory will be game day host in there and he will mingle and chat and tell stories with our fans. We will also be naming the bar in there after one of our greats so keep your eyes peeled for that!!”

As ever, plenty of great food, drink and activities will be available to fans before kick-off of Wigan’s Betfred Super League fixture vs Warrington Wolves (7:45pm).

Fans will also have the chance to rub shoulders with some of the first team. So, whether you want to grab a selfie or bag a signature, the Fan Zone is certainly worth the visit.

To gain entrance to the Fan Zone you need only to show your match day or season ticket

Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves will kick off at 7:45pm

We need your support as it promises to be another blockbuster encounter between two of Super League’s title chasers. Catch Steve Prescott Man of Steel Jackson Hastings and powerhouse prop George Burgess in the Cherry and White for the first time and purchase your ticket today by clicking HERE, visiting the DW Stadium Ticket Office or calling 01942 311111.

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So is this instead of the South Stand bar or in addition to it?

[Nezza Faz]

So is this instead of the South Stand bar or in addition to it?

I'm not sure, perhaps Josie knows more but definitely the club will make profits by fans using Robin Park, everything they turnover will go to them, unlike the DW where all catering revenue goes to the Chinese owners.

[josie andrews]

It’s really instead of the south stand bar, which will still be open.

The difference being that any monies go back into Wigan Warriors & NOT the stadium. Which is a good thing

[fozzieskem]

It’s really instead of the south stand bar, which will still be open.

The difference being that any monies go back into Wigan Warriors & NOT the stadium. Which is a good thing

That’s what I take from it Josie,they’re trying and I hope succeeding soon in changing peoples habits on match day,looks so much better than last season at least the shop has got a better place than the portacabin of last season.

[josie andrews]

I’ve seen photos of the bar area. & it looks great

[josie andrews]

Bars and live music inside Wigan Warriors' new indoor fanzone - next to the DW Stadium

Robin Park’s indoor running track will be converted into a huge fanzone during Warriors home games – complete with live music.

The home matchday experience is set to be dialed up a few notches as the club expand the use of their training ground site.

And they hope the atmosphere before and after games will replicate leagues clubs in the NRL, which provide areas for fans to gather before and after matches.

Nearly 1,000 fans can fit on the 80m running track, which will be carpeted and fitted out with lighting, seating and a stage.

Temporary bars will serve beers, ales and ciders while Roaming Spirit – a new mobile bar venture launched by Sean O’Loughlin – will also be on site, offering gin and prosecco,

And with the site next door to the DW Stadium, Wigan’s community director Martin McLoughlin hopes it proves a big hit with fans.

He said: “The supporters have never really had someone to call their home before a game – some are scattered around different pubs, others just turn up just before kick-off.

“In the NRL they have leagues club and we want our fans to receive a similar experience to that over here.


“With us relocating our headquarters and training ground to Robin Park, it’s opened up a lot of new opportunities and one of them is to really improve the matchday experience for our fans and visiting fans, too.

“We need to provide a 360 experience, we want our fans to feel like they are attending a big event, something they don’t want to miss, the experience should be about more than the 80 minutes on the pitch.

“Now they have a reason to come down early, there’ll be all kinds of activities going on, it’ll be affordable, they can mix with other fans – in an area which is branded ‘Wigan Rugby League’ from the minute they walk in.”

The new fanzone will be launched for this Thursday’s opening game against Warrington and McLoughlin hopes it evolves, and grows, as the season unfolds and the weather improves.

Legend Andy Gregory will be the matchday host and the first musical act will be talented acoustic artist Marcus Grimshaw, a former Orrell St James team-mate of Ollie Partington.

As well as accommodating 950 fans inside, the running track – directly under the stand – opens up on to the pitchside area, allowing fans to sit in the main stand and take in matches.

“We’ll have a lot going on,” said McLoughlin. “Whether it’s a women’s fixture, academy or reserves game taking place on the pitch, or showcasing what our award winning community foundation team have delivered in the week – such as primary and secondary school festivals, touch, tag, PDRL or even Masters rugby – whatever it is, there’ll be plenty of reasons to get down early.”

Fans can also call in after the game, too, with assistant coach John Winder and some players heading over and taking to the stage to talk about the match.

There will also be appearances from former players.

Meanwhile, Wigan have again linked with Tyrers to put on two special bus services for home matches.

The No.1 service takes in Westhoughton, Hindley Green, Hindley and Ince and the No.2 service runs through Chorley, Coppull, Standish and Shevington.

Both services will then terminate at the DW Stadium and they make the same routes back afterwards.

Fares for both services are £3 and £4 for adult singles and returns respectively (£2 and £3 for U16s).

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[Firestarter]

All money going to us is a massive incentive and i, for one ,will be freely spending more money there, and not in the ground

[fozzieskem]

Really impressed with it I’ll certainly be down a bit earlier come the warmer months.

[moto748]

Couldn't get there tonight, but as everyone has said, a very good thing for the club, and I will certainly try to support it this season.